I’m delighted to find another female watch reviewer in the horology community. Y’all are few but appreciated. I enjoyed this review. I would like to make a couple suggestions: you don’t want to change the date on an automatic watch “in the danger zone” which is between, roughly, 9-3. You can avoid this by setting the time to 6:30 and then changing the date. There are videos that cover this about mistakes to avoid with automatic watches (something like that). Secondly, to give us a better perspective on the size of the watch share a couple extra details like your wrist size and lug to lug length of the watch which can make a big difference in how big or small that 39mm watch wears. I hope this doesn’t sound critical and that you find this feedback helpful as I want your channel and reviews to do well. All the best to you. Keep up the watch reviews.
I just received my alpinist a few days ago and am saving for a strapcode bracelet also as I think that will be how I will truly enjoy the watch. I don't like the stock strap. Thankyou for sharing your experience with your alpinist.
This Seiko SPB 121J1 when worn, the power reserve (PR) can automatically identify it not according to the design! I have worn it for a few weeks, quite beautiful, accurate (error + 8 to +10 seconds / 1 day), continuously over 8 hours a day, only 38-40 hours, so it's a bit sad (design Reserve 70 hours), according to me when wearing 8 hours spent, the PR must be over 48 hours to be worth the money (Saturday + Sunday not wearing). ACE has this wrist watch continuously for about 8-10 hours and let me know if the results are stored? Thanks!
Man, I could not get used to the Date Just's crystal sitting up so proud like that. I'd be bashing it on everything. It wouldn't last a week in my hands! And the look of it side on is not too nice either. Still it is a Rolex...I'l give you that. I'm not sure why you would choose to buy what is generally considered a mountaineers watch. Do you do a lot of hiking? It seems a little manly on your wrist. Not that there is anything wrong with that! I take it you are ok with that? I personally think the original SARB017 looks a little daintier. Have you tried one on? I think you would prefer that if you saw it in person. I wanted one for two years before I finally got my hands on one, and I must admit I was a little shocked at how small the watch is for a man and how dainty it seemed. It's growing on me. Thank you for your review and thoughts on the newer model. 👍
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts! I welcome them! To answer your question on as to why a mountaineer’s watch? Just because I love the looks of it. I guess same reason why people would buy a diver’s watch or a gmt or a pilot’s watch 😊. Aa for the size, I’m in this phase where I prefer “big” watches, but nothing bigger than 40mm 🥲
@@tonyochoa7097 LOL, well that really depends on what it is...Boobs, No (anything you can't put in your mouth is a waste); Watches, Yes; Sailing boats, No (the smaller the better - large yachts cost too much to repair); Motorbikes, Yes - big is good. Should I continue?
Did you ever get your hands on a Sarb017 or are you satisfied with the 121? I accidentally hit buy now on a new old stock Sarb for way more than I should spend (via eBay) and I’m toying with going for broke, since the prospex would’ve been my sensible compromise. I end up thinking of all the things I can do with the extra money and there’s always that fear of ending up with a fake.
No, I haven’t got the chance to try on the SARB017 but it definitely was one of the inspirations for going for the 121. Am I satisfied? YES! IMHO, they’re practically the same watch. The 121 just offers more value for the money in the sense that it is relatively cheaper to get nowadays.
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant That’s great to hear! I’m a little nervous about the eBay buy and their authentication. It’s really tempting to just go for the SPB if I found a good deal. I can overlook the X, but I’ve been on the fence about the white date and cyclops. It pulls the eye. A steel back with alpinist branding would’ve been nice too, but you know what they say about beggars hah
@@exsleepyink 😂 I think you have the budget. I say if your heart is set on the SARB then go for it (with caution). At the end of the day, we don’t want to be stuck with something we compromised on, especially in the watch world. We tend to still lust for the one that we originally wanted. But that’s just me. 😁. Take this unsolicited advice with a grain of salt.
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant Technically, I don’t really have the budget, but I’ll pull some money together 😅. Normally I’m a sensible minimalist, being chronically ill. But you’re right about probably not being able to scratch the itch of the original. Maybe I’ll give the SPB a try on, before committing to my purchase. Thanks for the help :) PS. Ever get nervous you’ll chip a cyclops off?
@@exsleepyink is it inappropriate to say “sorry to hear about the illness”? Regardless, hope you feel better and better. As for the cyclops, no. It doesn’t worry me at all.
@@mohzmmedzia3165 but while I had it, I didn’t notice any big discrepancies on the time. Would appreciate a subscribe btw. I’m so near my goal of 1k subs 😊🙏🏻
I don’t recall your comment. TH-cam has a filter of negative comments automatically deleted. Also I don’t know you but why so angry hateful and doubtful of people? I don’t need to prove anything to you but I think you need help addressing your issues. Good luck to you buddy!
@@ffxsam my comment is a year old so I had to look again but the branding and indices look off. The magnifier also has a strange reflection but that could just be a weird light source, wouldnt use it as proof. Even if I'm wrong and it's not a fake (we'll never know) I'd recommend you look it up. There are plenty of fakes of cheap watches out there.
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I meant to say “set the date; set the time” and not “hack” 😁
I’m delighted to find another female watch reviewer in the horology community. Y’all are few but appreciated. I enjoyed this review. I would like to make a couple suggestions: you don’t want to change the date on an automatic watch “in the danger zone” which is between, roughly, 9-3. You can avoid this by setting the time to 6:30 and then changing the date. There are videos that cover this about mistakes to avoid with automatic watches (something like that). Secondly, to give us a better perspective on the size of the watch share a couple extra details like your wrist size and lug to lug length of the watch which can make a big difference in how big or small that 39mm watch wears. I hope this doesn’t sound critical and that you find this feedback helpful as I want your channel and reviews to do well. All the best to you. Keep up the watch reviews.
I’m sorry for making an assumption about your gender. I’m happy either way but I realized I made an assumption. Sorry.
@@monicawilson896 no worries 😉
I just received my alpinist a few days ago and am saving for a strapcode bracelet also as I think that will be how I will truly enjoy the watch. I don't like the stock strap. Thankyou for sharing your experience with your alpinist.
Thanks for watching. And yes, I agree that the aftermarket bracelet is the way to go. Enjoy your watch!
Pls post the link for the bracelet
I prefer the SARB017. No date cyclops is a plus for me, black date wheel, tiny bit thinner, yeahhh 😊
I have to check this one out!!!
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant oh and the crown is signed which is neat :)
@@jaycamacho8179 I checked it out and I agree with you! Might just get me one 😮
Really appreciate this video. I love the case, but hate the strap. Seeing it with a good band locks it in for me!
Thanks! Didn’t like the strap as well hence the bracelet
I am definitely going to buy it ,for sure
Keep us posted!
The best green alpinist and my favourite.. in future i hope i can save money and buy it. Do you think quallity is worth the price? Cheers!
To be honest I think they can still lower the price for the quality especially that it comes on a leather strap. But a great watch nevertheless!
I noticed you changed the strap code clasp. May I ask what you changed it with? I really hate how bulky that strapcode clasp is.
I did! It’s also a strapcode clasp that I ordered separately. I think I made a video of it as well 😊
You didn’t need to drill holes to fit the strapcode on the SPB121?
No I didn’t
Thanks for a great review! How much is your wrist size?
Hi,
It’s approximately 16cm 😊
Liked your video. Did you find any issues with calibration of the compass as others have pointed out ??
Actually no and I’m not familiar with said issue TBH
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant Ah okay. Thank you for the quick response.
@@mail2yaaz not a problem 😁
This Seiko SPB 121J1 when worn, the power reserve (PR) can automatically identify it not according to the design! I have worn it for a few weeks, quite beautiful, accurate (error + 8 to +10 seconds / 1 day), continuously over 8 hours a day, only 38-40 hours, so it's a bit sad (design Reserve 70 hours), according to me when wearing 8 hours spent, the PR must be over 48 hours to be worth the money (Saturday + Sunday not wearing). ACE has this wrist watch continuously for about 8-10 hours and let me know if the results are stored? Thanks!
Am I worng or the green dial of this SPB121 is a little darker than the SARB017 one...maybe it's just the light....
I don’t have the SARB017 to make a comparison. I’ll update you once I do!
Man, I could not get used to the Date Just's crystal sitting up so proud like that. I'd be bashing it on everything. It wouldn't last a week in my hands! And the look of it side on is not too nice either. Still it is a Rolex...I'l give you that. I'm not sure why you would choose to buy what is generally considered a mountaineers watch. Do you do a lot of hiking? It seems a little manly on your wrist. Not that there is anything wrong with that! I take it you are ok with that? I personally think the original SARB017 looks a little daintier. Have you tried one on? I think you would prefer that if you saw it in person. I wanted one for two years before I finally got my hands on one, and I must admit I was a little shocked at how small the watch is for a man and how dainty it seemed. It's growing on me.
Thank you for your review and thoughts on the newer model. 👍
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts! I welcome them! To answer your question on as to why a mountaineer’s watch? Just because I love the looks of it. I guess same reason why people would buy a diver’s watch or a gmt or a pilot’s watch 😊. Aa for the size, I’m in this phase where I prefer “big” watches, but nothing bigger than 40mm 🥲
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant 👍👍🤣 I'm happy you're happy! Nice choice!
Do you like other things,that are 'big'?
@@tonyochoa7097 LOL, well that really depends on what it is...Boobs, No (anything you can't put in your mouth is a waste); Watches, Yes; Sailing boats, No (the smaller the better - large yachts cost too much to repair); Motorbikes, Yes - big is good. Should I continue?
Hola me gustó su vídeo, podría poner el link del brazalete por favor
Do you like that the new Alpinist has a slightly darker green color. Does it look as good in the Sun as the SarB017
I have yet to see the new one, especially in person.
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant You are holding the new one in the video :D
@@sjsk313 oh! Then it’s the opposite. And yes, I very much love this one though I haven’t seen the previous version in person 😁
Did you ever get your hands on a Sarb017 or are you satisfied with the 121? I accidentally hit buy now on a new old stock Sarb for way more than I should spend (via eBay) and I’m toying with going for broke, since the prospex would’ve been my sensible compromise. I end up thinking of all the things I can do with the extra money and there’s always that fear of ending up with a fake.
No, I haven’t got the chance to try on the SARB017 but it definitely was one of the inspirations for going for the 121. Am I satisfied? YES! IMHO, they’re practically the same watch. The 121 just offers more value for the money in the sense that it is relatively cheaper to get nowadays.
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant That’s great to hear! I’m a little nervous about the eBay buy and their authentication. It’s really tempting to just go for the SPB if I found a good deal. I can overlook the X, but I’ve been on the fence about the white date and cyclops. It pulls the eye. A steel back with alpinist branding would’ve been nice too, but you know what they say about beggars hah
@@exsleepyink 😂 I think you have the budget. I say if your heart is set on the SARB then go for it (with caution). At the end of the day, we don’t want to be stuck with something we compromised on, especially in the watch world. We tend to still lust for the one that we originally wanted. But that’s just me. 😁. Take this unsolicited advice with a grain of salt.
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant Technically, I don’t really have the budget, but I’ll pull some money together 😅. Normally I’m a sensible minimalist, being chronically ill. But you’re right about probably not being able to scratch the itch of the original. Maybe I’ll give the SPB a try on, before committing to my purchase. Thanks for the help :)
PS. Ever get nervous you’ll chip a cyclops off?
@@exsleepyink is it inappropriate to say “sorry to hear about the illness”? Regardless, hope you feel better and better. As for the cyclops, no. It doesn’t worry me at all.
Can you advise where you got the bracelet? Do you have a link?
@@kestrel1960 got it at strapcode. I think the link is one of my comments on here somewhere
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant thanks I’ll try searching because I just bought this watch on a brown strap but prefer bracelets
Would you be able to recommend where to get the stainless steel strap for the Alpinist?
You can checkout Strapcode. I made a video of it here => th-cam.com/video/3ncSugwBmb4/w-d-xo.html
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant Thank you!
@@ghialagman glad to be of help! Would appreciate it if you could subscribe if you haven’t already 🙏🏻
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant There is no link here. You bought is Amazon or what?
where did you buy the steel bracelet online?
I made a video on it right here th-cam.com/video/3ncSugwBmb4/w-d-xo.html 😁
I love this watch ,,,,
Hi. GREAT VIDEO. many i know the current accuracy of your watch. Thank you
Sorry to say but the watch is no longer with me. Had to let it go to get something else 🙈
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant haha. Crazy
@@mohzmmedzia3165 but while I had it, I didn’t notice any big discrepancies on the time. Would appreciate a subscribe btw. I’m so near my goal of 1k subs 😊🙏🏻
Can you tell me where you bought the steel bracelet for the watch?
From Strapcode 😊
Love this Seiko but I just can’t see paying 700 bucks for it
Ask for a discount. Most ADs give them 😊
Could you please give link to the shop selling the steel strap? It seems to fit very well.
Hi! It’s from Strapcode! Here’s a link to their IG instagram.com/strapcode?
You may check their products and website on there. Hope this helps!
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant Great many thanks! Ordered now.
@@johanakerblad339 glad I could help!
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant that link is not working
@@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126 I tried it and it worked. You may just search for the Strapcode Instagram account or Google it I guess.
Please post a link to the exact bracelet
I believe I shared it in another video. When I first got the watch 🤔
What model bracelet was added to the watch? Thx.
At around 1:30 of the video you will see a link at the right top corner for the unboxing of the bracelet. 😊
Can I ask where you bought the metal bracelet?
It’s from Strapcode
How did you get the metal strap on it???
There are a lot of after market bracelets for this model, even a jubilee one. I got this from Strapcode!
Is there a difference on sbdc091 and spb 121?
It would appear similar but I’m not sure of the details of the sbdc091
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant the price is different. 091 $725. Spb121 $1,000.
@@ThanhNguyen-qs3ct Thank you for the information! ☺
😊👍👍👍
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Hello. Thank you for sharing. 👍😊👍 Cheers
My pleasure! Thank you too!
@@TheAmbitiousPeasant 😊👍
I love you
Beautiful
IKR? I regret selling it. Looking for different dial colours this time 😁
Ни хрена не понял, но часы ⏰ себе такие куплю
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@@grucha3452 k
You sound like Michael Jackson
Thsnk you!
@kabirh3626 Weird comment, bro.
Considering you deleted my comment about that Alpinist being fake, I'd say all your watches are fake. Good luck with your channel.
I don’t recall your comment. TH-cam has a filter of negative comments automatically deleted. Also I don’t know you but why so angry hateful and doubtful of people? I don’t need to prove anything to you but I think you need help addressing your issues. Good luck to you buddy!
Dude, no one would bother making fakes of a watch with a $500-600 used market value.
@@ffxsam Unfortunately, they do exist and are more common than you think. There are Casio F91W fakes, and that's a 15 dollar watch.
@@tougemaster Ok, I'll bite: how do you know this Alpinist in the video is a fake?
@@ffxsam my comment is a year old so I had to look again but the branding and indices look off. The magnifier also has a strange reflection but that could just be a weird light source, wouldnt use it as proof.
Even if I'm wrong and it's not a fake (we'll never know) I'd recommend you look it up. There are plenty of fakes of cheap watches out there.
Any links for the bracelet dude ?
Pls post the link for the bracelet